Kiyama, Saga
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Kiyama is a town in Saga Prefecture, Japan, situated on the island of Kyushu. Historically part of Hizen Province, it served as a strategic location with fortifications like Kii Castle built after the Battle of Hakusukinoe in 663. The town gained official status in 1939, evolving from a village established in 1889.
Statistics
Area
22.15 km²
Population
17,559